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Thursday

Suggested Scripture reading: John 13: 1-15; Mark 14:12-25; Mark 14:32-42

Lesson/Devotional:

Jesus knew what was coming and that he was soon going to die on the cross. This is the last meal he had with his disciples before he died. He also knew that one of his disciples would betray him and turn him over to the king to be crucified and during dinner He said so.

During this dinner he washed the feet of his disciples and some of them did not know why he would be doing this. He did this to show that His love for them was so strong that He would do anything for them and that He hoped they would pass on His love to others. He also thanked God for the bread and shared it with the disciples and said, "Take this and eat it.  This is my body which is given for you". 

Then He took a full cup, thanked God for it and said, "This is my blood, which will be poured out for many people so their sins may be forgiven."  They all took a sip from the cup. This whole dinner was a big celebration.

After dinner Jesus went to the garden to pray. He asked his disciples to stay nearby and keep watch. He prayed, "My Father, I know that I am about to go through some horrible things; I wish I wouldn't have to, but it doesn't matter what I want, I will do whatever you want." After He prayed, he went back and found his disciples sleeping. The disciples felt bad and tried to keep their eyes open but when they started praying, they fell asleep again. 

Two more times Jesus went off to pray the same prayer as before, and when he was finished, He came back to his friends -- disappointed to find that they had fallen asleep once again. The third time Jesus woke them saying, "Are you sleeping again?  Enough!  It is time to go.  Jesus always wants us to remember Him. He died for us and He wants us to continue to do his work and spread good news and love.

 

Thursday Activity:

Washing feet craft – see attached instruction sheet

 

Memory Verse:

John 13: 15 “For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done for you.”

 

Pray:

Today pray to be a disciple of Jesus. Pray to always follow Him.